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MDS-9396S-48-I

Dell Connectrix (Cisco) — Connectrix (Cisco) san switch

SUPPORTED
12 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableJun 2003
End of saleJun 2022
End of standard supportJun 2027Dell bulletin ↗
Dell product page ↗ · Dell firmware & downloads ↗

Options from here

Monitor the timeline

Supported for now — track the end-of-service date and revisit at refresh planning.

Plan the refresh

Fold the eventual replacement into your multi-year budget.

Keep firmware current

Stay on a supported software train while under OEM support.

Third-party maintenance later

An option to extend life once the OEM cutoff nears.

Other SKUs in Connectrix (Cisco)

MDS-9396SConnectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9216Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-PBI-4Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9Q20 / MDS-9020Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-PBF-32Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-PBF-16Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9140Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9120Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›

MDS-9396S-48-I — questions

Is the Dell MDS-9396S-48-I still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for MDS-9396S-48-I is Jun 2027 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the MDS-9396S-48-I reach end of sale?

MDS-9396S-48-I reached end of sale Jun 2022, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the MDS-9396S-48-I?

Jun 2027 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the MDS-9396S-48-I be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, MDS-9396S-48-I units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.